BMW X5 towing capacity
The 2020 BMW X5 is rated for up to 7,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5footnote *: with dealer-installed Class III hitch; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 4.4L V-8 TC | 7,200 lbs | p. 13 | |||
| X5secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 TC | 6,603 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5footnote ◆: 6,600 lbs with third-party hitch; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 7,200 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5footnote *: with Class III hitch; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 BMW X5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 35dengine printed as TC on a diesel (d) model; see open questions; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L I-6 TC | 6,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| X5 35iengine printed as TD on a petrol (i) model; see open questions; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L I-6 TD | 6,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| X5 50isecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 4.4L V-8 TC | 6,000 lbs | p. 18 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the BMW X5's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 7,200 lbs; 2019: 7,200 lbs; 2018: 6,000 lbs; 2017: 6,000 lbs; 2016: 6,000 lbs; 2015: 6,000 lbs.
What hitch are the BMW X5 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.